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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 142 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề TNPT 53 MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A leaves B practices C wishes D introduces Question 2:A dough B doubt C county D blouse Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 3: Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall A Preceding B entered C children D the Question 4: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport I realized that I had left my passport at home A I realized B got on C that I had left D at home Question 5: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A surrounding area B irrigation C to control flooding D generating Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 6: ~ Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." ~ Mary: " " A You were absent-minded B Oh Poor me! C I have nothing to tell you D Never mind! Question 7: ~ Teacher: "Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time." ~ Tom: " ." A Writing? Why? B Thank you It’s really encouraging C What did you say? I’m so shy D You’re welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: is to give strangers your address A That you must never B What you must never C What must never you D That must never you Question 9: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of the question B out of control C out of sight D out of date Question 10: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A keep up with B get along with C get out of D keep away from Question 11: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A have - have B having - to have C to have - have D to have - having Question 12: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A precedence B preceding C precedent D precede Question 13: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would have been B will be C would have D would be Question 14: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Look into it B Talk over it C Talk it over D Work it out Question 15: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A the realization of its full extent B when was its full extent realized C that its full extent was realized D was its full extent realized Question 16: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A will return - will be given B are returned - will be given C are returning - are giving D will be returned - are given Question 17: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four time as many as B four times much as C four times as much as D four time much than Question 18: I admired the cars at the car show A new German expensive B expensive new German C German expensive new D new expensive German Question 19: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Non-verbal B Verbal C Oral D Visual Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CRITICISM It can take along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (20) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (21) and let constructive criticism have a positive (22) on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (23) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (24) well if you persevere and stay positive Question 20:A intelligent B aware C clever D kept in mind Question 21:A destination B target C purpose D objectives Question 22:A affect B result C effect D change Question 23:A money B mess C success D effort Question 24:A turn out B carry out C get out D bring out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 25:A important B necessary C confiding D component Question 26:A obedience B embarrass C apparent D attitude Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 27: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A incompetence B expertness C skillfulness D incapable Question 28: I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions A carelessness B attentions C unconcern D unawareness Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 29: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A lost B greatly dropped C destroyed D used almost all of Question 30: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A on account of B under guarantee C regardless of D in consideration of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 31: Everyone was watching the dolphin They were greatly fascinated with it A The dolphin was greatly fascinated by the way everyone was watching it B The dolphin was watching everyone with great fascination C Everyone felt great and fascinated when the dolphin was watching them D Everyone was greatly fascinated with the dolphin they were watching Question 32: I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 39 The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of mass communication These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written for the mass taste They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its emphasis on political and literary topics The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett Not long after, Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in America Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil War - abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems of labour The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world An English observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly, Pennsylvania in that same year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals Newspapers in the United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France Question 33: The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they A explain why so many different periodicals were published B support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals C prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers D show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War Question 34: The word "justify" is closest in meaning to A modify B generate C prove D calculate Question 35: Who was Horace Greeley? A The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful B The most successful writer for the penny press C The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit D The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public Question 36: What is the author's main point in the first paragraph? A The penny press was modeled on earlier papers B The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the nineteenth century C The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics D The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population Question 37: The word "avid" is closest in meaning to A eager B critical C thrifty D intelligent Question 38: What does the author mean by the statement that twentieth-century journalism was foreshadowed by the penny press? A Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism B Modem news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press C The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing D Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers Question 39: It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT A inexpensive B profitable C informal D thorough Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 40 to 47 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small and probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement They must have been expert gliders, not skillful fliers, relying on wind power for their locomotion Birds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason - in this case, for flight Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well have been classified as dinosaurs They have the skull and teeth of a reptile as well as a bony tail, but in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, trace their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs Question 40: In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from A a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs B an evolution from pterosaurs C the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals D a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs Question 41: The author mentions airplanes in the passage in order to A demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight B illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs C establish the practical applications of the study of fossils D compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modem machines Question 42: What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany? A It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs B It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone C It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur D It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time Question 43: According to the passage, pterosaurs were probably "not skillful fliers" (lines 7-8) because A of their disproportionately large bodies B climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power C they lacked muscles needed for extended flight D of their limited wingspan Question 44: Which of the following is true of early reptile wings? A They required fingers of equal length B They connected the front and back limbs C They evolved from strong limb muscles D They consisted of an extension of skin Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies A after the decline of pterosaurs B before dinosaurs could be found on land C before the appearance of pterosaurs D in the early Triassic period Question 46: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Characteristics of pterosaur wings B The development of flight in reptiles and birds C The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx D Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates Question 47: Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaur? A Its teeth B Details of its bone structure C The shape of its skull D Its tail Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 48: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances B I will not need your help as I believe C I believe that I will never ask you for help D I am sure that your help will be needed by me only Question 49: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A A whole story was her excuse for being late B An excuse for being late was her whole story C Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late D She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story Question 50: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call B The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call C The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call D The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 574 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A dough B county C doubt D blouse Question 2:A wishes B practices C introduces D leaves Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 3: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A destroyed B used almost all of C greatly dropped D lost Question 4: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A on account of B in consideration of C under guarantee D regardless of Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CRITICISM It can take along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (5) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (6) and let constructive criticism have a positive (7) on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (8) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (9) well if you persevere and stay positive Question 5:A clever B aware C intelligent D kept in mind Question 6:A destination B objectives C purpose D target Question 7:A effect B affect C change D result Question 8:A effort B mess C success D money Question 9:A bring out B carry out C get out D turn out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Non-verbal B Visual C Verbal D Oral Question 11: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A have - have B having - to have C to have - having D to have - have Question 12: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A precede B preceding C precedent D precedence Question 13: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Work it out B Talk over it C Talk it over D Look into it Question 14: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of date B out of the question C out of control D out of sight Question 15: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four time much than B four time as many as C four times as much as D four times much as Question 16: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A are returned - will be given B are returning - are giving C will return - will be given D will be returned - are given Question 17: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A get out of B keep away from C keep up with D get along with Question 18: is to give strangers your address A That you must never B What you must never C That must never you D What must never you Question 19: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would have B will be C would have been D would be Question 20: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A the realization of its full extent B that its full extent was realized C was its full extent realized D when was its full extent realized Question 21: I admired the cars at the car show A new German expensive B expensive new German C new expensive German D German expensive new Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 22: ~ Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." ~ Mary: " " A Never mind! B Oh Poor me! C You were absent-minded D I have nothing to tell you Question 23: ~ Teacher: "Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time." ~ Tom: " ." A Thank you It’s really encouraging B You’re welcome C Writing? Why? D What did you say? I’m so shy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 24: I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions A attentions B unconcern C carelessness D unawareness Question 25: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A skillfulness B incapable C incompetence D expertness Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 26: Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall A entered B children C the D Preceding Question 27: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A generating B irrigation C surrounding area D to control flooding Question 28: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport I realized that I had left my passport at home A got on B at home C I realized D that I had left Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call B The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call C The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call D The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call Question 30: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances B I believe that I will never ask you for help C I am sure that your help will be needed by me only D I will not need your help as I believe Question 31: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late B A whole story was her excuse for being late C She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story D An excuse for being late was her whole story Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 32:A apparent B embarrass C attitude D obedience Question 33:A component B important C confiding D necessary Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 34: Everyone was watching the dolphin They were greatly fascinated with it A Everyone was greatly fascinated with the dolphin they were watching B The dolphin was greatly fascinated by the way everyone was watching it C Everyone felt great and fascinated when the dolphin was watching them D The dolphin was watching everyone with great fascination Question 35: I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small and probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement They must have been expert gliders, not skillful fliers, relying on wind power for their locomotion Birds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason - in this case, for flight Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well have been classified as dinosaurs They have the skull and teeth of a reptile as well as a bony tail, but in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, trace their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs Question 36: What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany? A It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs B It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur C It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone D It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time Question 37: Which of the following is true of early reptile wings? A They evolved from strong limb muscles B They consisted of an extension of skin C They required fingers of equal length D They connected the front and back limbs Question 38: Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaur? A Its teeth B The shape of its skull C Details of its bone structure D Its tail Question 39: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates B The development of flight in reptiles and birds C The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx D Characteristics of pterosaur wings Question 40: The author mentions airplanes in the passage in order to A demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight B compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modem machines C establish the practical applications of the study of fossils D illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs Question 41: In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from A a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs B an evolution from pterosaurs C a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs D the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals Question 42: According to the passage, pterosaurs were probably "not skillful fliers" (lines 7-8) because A of their disproportionately large bodies B of their limited wingspan C they lacked muscles needed for extended flight D climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies A in the early Triassic period B before dinosaurs could be found on land C after the decline of pterosaurs D before the appearance of pterosaurs Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of mass communication These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written for the mass taste They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its emphasis on political and literary topics The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett Not long after, Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in America Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil War - abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems of labour The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world An English observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly, Pennsylvania in that same year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals Newspapers in the United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France Question 44: The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they A prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers B support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals C explain why so many different periodicals were published D show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War Question 45: The word "avid" is closest in meaning to A intelligent B critical C thrifty D eager Question 46: The word "justify" is closest in meaning to A calculate B generate C modify D prove Question 47: What is the author's main point in the first paragraph? A The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population B The penny press was modeled on earlier papers C The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics D The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the nineteenth century Question 48: It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT A inexpensive B thorough C profitable D informal Question 49: What does the author mean by the statement that twentieth-century journalism was foreshadowed by the penny press? A Modem news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press B The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing C Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism D Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers Question 50: Who was Horace Greeley? A The most successful writer for the penny press B The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful C The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit D The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 634 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 1: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A incapable B skillfulness C incompetence D expertness Question 2: I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions A unawareness B carelessness C attentions D unconcern Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3:A confiding B important C component D necessary Question 4:A apparent B attitude C embarrass D obedience Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 5: ~ Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." ~ Mary: " " A You were absent-minded B I have nothing to tell you C Never mind! D Oh Poor me! Question 6: ~ Teacher: "Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time." ~ Tom: " ." A Writing? Why? B What did you say? I’m so shy C Thank you It’s really encouraging D You’re welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 7: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Visual B Oral C Verbal D Non-verbal Question 8: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A will be returned - are given B are returned - will be given C are returning - are giving D will return - will be given Question 9: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of control B out of sight C out of date D out of the question Question 10: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A that its full extent was realized B when was its full extent realized C was its full extent realized D the realization of its full extent Question 11: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A precede B precedent C preceding D precedence Question 12: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would have been B would have C would be D will be Question 13: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A have - have B to have - having C having - to have D to have - have Question 14: I admired the cars at the car show A expensive new German B new German expensive C German expensive new D new expensive German Question 15: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A get out of B get along with C keep up with D keep away from Question 16: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk over it B Talk it over C Work it out D Look into it Question 17: is to give strangers your address A What you must never B That must never you C That you must never D What must never you Question 18: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four times much as B four time much than C four time as many as D four times as much as Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CRITICISM It can take along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (19) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (20) and let constructive criticism have a positive (21) on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (22) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (23) well if you persevere and stay positive Question 19:A kept in mind B intelligent C clever D aware Question 20:A purpose B destination C objectives D target Question 21:A result B change C effect D affect Question 22:A effort B success C money D mess Question 23:A turn out B bring out C get out D carry out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 24: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A regardless of B under guarantee C on account of D in consideration of Question 25: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A used almost all of B destroyed C lost D greatly dropped Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 26:A wishes B introduces C practices D leaves Question 27:A blouse B county C dough D doubt Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 28: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport I realized that I had left my passport at home A at home B I realized C got on D that I had left Question 29: Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall A the B children C entered D Preceding Question 30: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A generating B surrounding area C irrigation D to control flooding Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 31: Everyone was watching the dolphin They were greatly fascinated with it A The dolphin was greatly fascinated by the way everyone was watching it B The dolphin was watching everyone with great fascination C Everyone was greatly fascinated with the dolphin they were watching D Everyone felt great and fascinated when the dolphin was watching them Question 32: I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 33: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call B The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call C The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call D The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call Question 34: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I am sure that your help will be needed by me only B I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances C I will not need your help as I believe D I believe that I will never ask you for help Question 35: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A A whole story was her excuse for being late B An excuse for being late was her whole story C Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late D She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small Question 18: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A incompetence B skillfulness C expertness D incapable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 19: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call B The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call C The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call D The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call Question 20: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story B A whole story was her excuse for being late C An excuse for being late was her whole story D Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late Question 21: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I am sure that your help will be needed by me only B I believe that I will never ask you for help C I will not need your help as I believe D I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 22: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A in consideration of B regardless of C under guarantee D on account of Question 23: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A greatly dropped B lost C destroyed D used almost all of Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 31 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small and probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement They must have been expert gliders, not skillful fliers, relying on wind power for their locomotion Birds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason - in this case, for flight Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well have been classified as dinosaurs They have the skull and teeth of a reptile as well as a bony tail, but in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, trace their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs Question 24: It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies A after the decline of pterosaurs B before the appearance of pterosaurs C in the early Triassic period D before dinosaurs could be found on land Question 25: Which of the following is true of early reptile wings? A They required fingers of equal length B They evolved from strong limb muscles C They connected the front and back limbs D They consisted of an extension of skin Question 26: The author mentions airplanes in the passage in order to A establish the practical applications of the study of fossils B demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight C compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modem machines D illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs Question 27: According to the passage, pterosaurs were probably "not skillful fliers" (lines 7-8) because A climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power B they lacked muscles needed for extended flight C of their limited wingspan D of their disproportionately large bodies Question 28: What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany? A It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone B It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs C It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time D It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur Question 29: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx B Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates C Characteristics of pterosaur wings D The development of flight in reptiles and birds Question 30: In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from A a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs B a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs C the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals D an evolution from pterosaurs Question 31: Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaur? A Details of its bone structure B Its teeth C The shape of its skull D Its tail Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 32: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of sight B out of control C out of date D out of the question Question 33: I admired the cars at the car show A new German expensive B expensive new German C German expensive new D new expensive German Question 34: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A have - have B to have - having C to have - have D having - to have Question 35: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four times as much as B four time as many as C four time much than D four times much as Question 36: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Visual B Non-verbal C Verbal D Oral Question 37: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk it over B Look into it C Work it out D Talk over it Question 38: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A get along with B get out of C keep away from D keep up with Question 39: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would be B would have C will be D would have been Question 40: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A will be returned - are given B will return - will be given C are returned - will be given D are returning - are giving Question 41: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A was its full extent realized B the realization of its full extent C when was its full extent realized D that its full extent was realized Question 42: is to give strangers your address A What must never you B That you must never C What you must never D That must never you Question 43: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A preceding B precede C precedence D precedent Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of mass communication These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written for the mass taste They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its emphasis on political and literary topics The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett Not long after, Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in America Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil War - abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems of labour The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world An English observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly, Pennsylvania in that same year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals Newspapers in the United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France Question 44: The word "justify" is closest in meaning to A modify B generate C prove D calculate Question 45: What is the author's main point in the first paragraph? A The penny press was modeled on earlier papers B The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics C The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population D The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the nineteenth century Question 46: Who was Horace Greeley? A The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit B The most successful writer for the penny press C The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public D The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful Question 47: The word "avid" is closest in meaning to A critical B intelligent C eager D thrifty Question 48: What does the author mean by the statement that twentieth-century journalism was foreshadowed by the penny press? A The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing B Modem news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press C Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism D Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers Question 49: The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they A support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals B show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War C explain why so many different periodicals were published D prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers Question 50: It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT A thorough B profitable C informal D inexpensive SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 427 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A doubt B dough C blouse D county Question 2:A leaves B practices C wishes D introduces Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 3: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call B The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call C The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call D The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call Question 4: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I am sure that your help will be needed by me only B I believe that I will never ask you for help C I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances D I will not need your help as I believe Question 5: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story B A whole story was her excuse for being late C Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late D An excuse for being late was her whole story Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 6: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport I realized that I had left my passport at home A at home B that I had left C got on D I realized Question 7: Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall A Preceding B entered C children D the Question 8: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A surrounding area B generating C to control flooding D irrigation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk it over B Look into it C Talk over it D Work it out Question 10: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four time much than B four times much as C four time as many as D four times as much as Question 11: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Verbal B Visual C Oral D Non-verbal Question 12: I admired the cars at the car show A new expensive German B expensive new German C new German expensive D German expensive new Question 13: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of sight B out of control C out of the question D out of date Question 14: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A are returning - are giving B will be returned - are given C will return - will be given D are returned - will be given Question 15: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A preceding B precede C precedence D precedent Question 16: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A to have - have B to have - having C have - have D having - to have Question 17: is to give strangers your address A What you must never B That must never you C What must never you D That you must never Question 18: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A get along with B get out of C keep away from D keep up with Question 19: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would be B would have been C would have D will be Question 20: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A when was its full extent realized B was its full extent realized C the realization of its full extent D that its full extent was realized Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 21: ~ Teacher: "Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time." ~ Tom: " ." A Writing? Why? B You’re welcome C Thank you It’s really encouraging D What did you say? I’m so shy Question 22: ~ Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." ~ Mary: " " A Never mind! B Oh Poor me! C You were absent-minded D I have nothing to tell you Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 23:A obedience B attitude C apparent D embarrass Question 24:A important B necessary C component D confiding Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CRITICISM It can take along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (25) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (26) and let constructive criticism have a positive (27) on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (28) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (29) well if you persevere and stay positive Question 25:A kept in mind B clever C aware D intelligent Question 26:A purpose B objectives C destination D target Question 27:A result B change C effect D affect Question 28:A success B money C effort D mess Question 29:A turn out B bring out C get out D carry out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 30: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A regardless of B under guarantee C on account of D in consideration of Question 31: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A destroyed B greatly dropped C used almost all of D lost Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe Question 33: Everyone was watching the dolphin They were greatly fascinated with it A Everyone was greatly fascinated with the dolphin they were watching B The dolphin was watching everyone with great fascination C Everyone felt great and fascinated when the dolphin was watching them D The dolphin was greatly fascinated by the way everyone was watching it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 34: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A skillfulness B expertness C incapable D incompetence Question 35: I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions A carelessness B attentions C unconcern D unawareness Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small and probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement They must have been expert gliders, not skillful fliers, relying on wind power for their locomotion Birds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason - in this case, for flight Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well have been classified as dinosaurs They have the skull and teeth of a reptile as well as a bony tail, but in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, trace their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates B The development of flight in reptiles and birds C The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx D Characteristics of pterosaur wings Question 37: Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaur? A Details of its bone structure B The shape of its skull C Its tail D Its teeth Question 38: According to the passage, pterosaurs were probably "not skillful fliers" (lines 7-8) because A of their limited wingspan B climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power C of their disproportionately large bodies D they lacked muscles needed for extended flight Question 39: Which of the following is true of early reptile wings? A They evolved from strong limb muscles B They required fingers of equal length C They consisted of an extension of skin D They connected the front and back limbs Question 40: The author mentions airplanes in the passage in order to A demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight B establish the practical applications of the study of fossils C illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs D compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modem machines Question 41: What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany? A It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs B It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone C It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur D It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time Question 42: In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from A a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs B the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals C an evolution from pterosaurs D a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies A before the appearance of pterosaurs B after the decline of pterosaurs C in the early Triassic period D before dinosaurs could be found on land Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of mass communication These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written for the mass taste They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its emphasis on political and literary topics The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett Not long after, Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in America Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil War - abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems of labour The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world An English observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly, Pennsylvania in that same year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals Newspapers in the United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France Question 44: Who was Horace Greeley? A The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public B The most successful writer for the penny press C The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit D The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful Question 45: What is the author's main point in the first paragraph? A The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population B The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the nineteenth century C The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics D The penny press was modeled on earlier papers Question 46: The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they A show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War B prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers C explain why so many different periodicals were published D support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals Question 47: It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT A profitable B informal C inexpensive D thorough Question 48: What does the author mean by the statement that twentieth-century journalism was foreshadowed by the penny press? A Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism B The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing C Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers D Modem news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press Question 49: The word "justify" is closest in meaning to A calculate B generate C prove D modify Question 50: The word "avid" is closest in meaning to A thrifty B intelligent C critical D eager SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 427 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A doubt B dough C blouse D county Question 2:A leaves B practices C wishes D introduces Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 3: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call B The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call C The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call D The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call Question 4: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I am sure that your help will be needed by me only B I believe that I will never ask you for help C I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances D I will not need your help as I believe Question 5: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story B A whole story was her excuse for being late C Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late D An excuse for being late was her whole story Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 6: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport I realized that I had left my passport at home A at home B that I had left C got on D I realized Question 7: Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall A Preceding B entered C children D the Question 8: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A surrounding area B generating C to control flooding D irrigation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk it over B Look into it C Talk over it D Work it out Question 10: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four time much than B four times much as C four time as many as D four times as much as Question 11: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Verbal B Visual C Oral D Non-verbal Question 12: I admired the cars at the car show A new expensive German B expensive new German C new German expensive D German expensive new Question 13: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of sight B out of control C out of the question D out of date Question 14: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A are returning - are giving B will be returned - are given C will return - will be given D are returned - will be given Question 15: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A preceding B precede C precedence D precedent Question 16: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A to have - have B to have - having C have - have D having - to have Question 17: is to give strangers your address A What you must never B That must never you C What must never you D That you must never Question 18: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A get along with B get out of C keep away from D keep up with Question 19: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would be B would have been C would have D will be Question 20: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A when was its full extent realized B was its full extent realized C the realization of its full extent D that its full extent was realized Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 21: ~ Teacher: "Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time." ~ Tom: " ." A Writing? Why? B You’re welcome C Thank you It’s really encouraging D What did you say? I’m so shy Question 22: ~ Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." ~ Mary: " " A Never mind! B Oh Poor me! C You were absent-minded D I have nothing to tell you Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 23:A obedience B attitude C apparent D embarrass Question 24:A important B necessary C component D confiding Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CRITICISM It can take along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (25) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (26) and let constructive criticism have a positive (27) on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (28) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (29) well if you persevere and stay positive Question 25:A kept in mind B clever C aware D intelligent Question 26:A purpose B objectives C destination D target Question 27:A result B change C effect D affect Question 28:A success B money C effort D mess Question 29:A turn out B bring out C get out D carry out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 30: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A regardless of B under guarantee C on account of D in consideration of Question 31: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A destroyed B greatly dropped C used almost all of D lost Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe Question 33: Everyone was watching the dolphin They were greatly fascinated with it A Everyone was greatly fascinated with the dolphin they were watching B The dolphin was watching everyone with great fascination C Everyone felt great and fascinated when the dolphin was watching them D The dolphin was greatly fascinated by the way everyone was watching it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 34: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A skillfulness B expertness C incapable D incompetence Question 35: I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions A carelessness B attentions C unconcern D unawareness Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small and probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement They must have been expert gliders, not skillful fliers, relying on wind power for their locomotion Birds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason - in this case, for flight Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well have been classified as dinosaurs They have the skull and teeth of a reptile as well as a bony tail, but in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, trace their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates B The development of flight in reptiles and birds C The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx D Characteristics of pterosaur wings Question 37: Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaur? A Details of its bone structure B The shape of its skull C Its tail D Its teeth Question 38: According to the passage, pterosaurs were probably "not skillful fliers" (lines 7-8) because A of their limited wingspan B climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power C of their disproportionately large bodies D they lacked muscles needed for extended flight Question 39: Which of the following is true of early reptile wings? A They evolved from strong limb muscles B They required fingers of equal length C They consisted of an extension of skin D They connected the front and back limbs Question 40: The author mentions airplanes in the passage in order to A demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight B establish the practical applications of the study of fossils C illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs D compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modem machines Question 41: What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany? A It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs B It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone C It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur D It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time Question 42: In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from A a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs B the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals C an evolution from pterosaurs D a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies A before the appearance of pterosaurs B after the decline of pterosaurs C in the early Triassic period D before dinosaurs could be found on land Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of mass communication These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written for the mass taste They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its emphasis on political and literary topics The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett Not long after, Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in America Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil War - abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems of labour The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world An English observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly, Pennsylvania in that same year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals Newspapers in the United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France Question 44: Who was Horace Greeley? A The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public B The most successful writer for the penny press C The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit D The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful Question 45: What is the author's main point in the first paragraph? A The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population B The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the nineteenth century C The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics D The penny press was modeled on earlier papers Question 46: The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they A show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War B prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers C explain why so many different periodicals were published D support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals Question 47: It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT A profitable B informal C inexpensive D thorough Question 48: What does the author mean by the statement that twentieth-century journalism was foreshadowed by the penny press? A Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism B The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing C Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers D Modem news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press Question 49: The word "justify" is closest in meaning to A calculate B generate C prove D modify Question 50: The word "avid" is closest in meaning to A thrifty B intelligent C critical D eager SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 618 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A blouse B doubt C county D dough Question 2:A wishes B practices C introduces D leaves Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 3: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call A The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call B The boy waited in the hall and expecting a phone call C The boy was waiting in the hall and expected a phone call D The boy someone was waiting in the hall expected a phone call Question 4: I believe that only rarely will I need your help A I believe that I will never ask you for help B I will not need your help as I believe C I am sure that your help will be needed by me only D I am sure that I will need your help only in special circumstances Question 5: As an excuse for being late, she made up a whole story A Making up a whole story, she said sorry for being late B A whole story was her excuse for being late C She apologized for being late by inventing a whole story D An excuse for being late was her whole story Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CRITICISM It can take along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (6) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (7) and let constructive criticism have a positive (8) on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (9) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (10) well if you persevere and stay positive Question 6:A aware B clever C kept in mind D intelligent Question 7:A target B destination C purpose D objectives Question 8:A change B effect C result D affect Question 9:A mess B money C success D effort Question 10:A carry out B bring out C turn out D get out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 11: ~ Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." ~ Mary: " " A You were absent-minded B I have nothing to tell you C Never mind! D Oh Poor me! Question 12: ~ Teacher: "Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time." ~ Tom: " ." A Thank you It’s really encouraging B You’re welcome C What did you say? I’m so shy D Writing? Why? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 13:A confiding B necessary C component D important Question 14:A embarrass B attitude C obedience D apparent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 15: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport I realized that I had left my passport at home A I realized B got on C that I had left D at home Question 16: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A irrigation B generating C surrounding area D to control flooding Question 17: Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall A Preceding B the C children D entered Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 18: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise A incompetence B skillfulness C expertness D incapable Question 19: I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions A attentions B unawareness C carelessness D unconcern Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 20: After the test papers to the students in class tomorrow, the students .their next assignment A are returned - will be given B will be returned - are given C are returning - are giving D will return - will be given Question 21: Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 A when was its full extent realized B was its full extent realized C that its full extent was realized D the realization of its full extent Question 22: I’m afraid a rise in salary is .just now A out of date B out of the question C out of control D out of sight Question 23: is to give strangers your address A What must never you B That must never you C What you must never D That you must never Question 24: If he had tried his best, he accepted to that university A would have been B will be C would have D would be Question 25: I admired the cars at the car show A new expensive German B German expensive new C expensive new German D new German expensive Question 26: He’d prefer .chicken soup rather than .eel soup A having - to have B to have - have C have - have D to have - having Question 27: signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Non-verbal B Verbal C Oral D Visual Question 28: Your grades are coming down You should try to the other students in your class A get out of B get along with C keep away from D keep up with Question 29: .with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk over it B Work it out C Talk it over D Look into it Question 30: Safety should take .over all other matters in the workplace A precedent B precedence C precede D preceding Question 31: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four times as much as B four time much than C four times much as D four time as many as Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 32 to 39 The first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing These were the pterosaurs, literally the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger than many airplanes These flying reptiles had large, tooth-filled jaws, but their bodies were small and probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement They must have been expert gliders, not skillful fliers, relying on wind power for their locomotion Birds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason - in this case, for flight Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well have been classified as dinosaurs They have the skull and teeth of a reptile as well as a bony tail, but in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, trace their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs Question 32: Which of the following is true of early reptile wings? A They evolved from strong limb muscles B They connected the front and back limbs C They required fingers of equal length D They consisted of an extension of skin Question 33: The author mentions airplanes in the passage in order to A establish the practical applications of the study of fossils B compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modem machines C demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight D illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates B The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx C The development of flight in reptiles and birds D Characteristics of pterosaur wings Question 35: According to the passage, pterosaurs were probably "not skillful fliers" (lines 7-8) because A they lacked muscles needed for extended flight B of their disproportionately large bodies C of their limited wingspan D climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies A in the early Triassic period B after the decline of pterosaurs C before the appearance of pterosaurs D before dinosaurs could be found on land Question 37: What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany? A It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur B It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs C It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone D It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time Question 38: In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from A an evolution from pterosaurs B a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs C the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals D a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs Question 39: Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaur? A Its tail B The shape of its skull C Details of its bone structure D Its teeth Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 40: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores A used almost all of B lost C greatly dropped D destroyed Question 41: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A under guarantee B regardless of C in consideration of D on account of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 42: I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe Question 43: Everyone was watching the dolphin They were greatly fascinated with it A Everyone felt great and fascinated when the dolphin was watching them B The dolphin was watching everyone with great fascination C Everyone was greatly fascinated with the dolphin they were watching D The dolphin was greatly fascinated by the way everyone was watching it Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of mass communication These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written for the mass taste They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its emphasis on political and literary topics The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett Not long after, Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in America Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil War - abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems of labour The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world An English observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly, Pennsylvania in that same year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals Newspapers in the United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France Question 44: What is the author's main point in the first paragraph? A The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population B The penny press was modeled on earlier papers C The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics D The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the nineteenth century Question 45: The word "avid" is closest in meaning to A eager B thrifty C critical D intelligent Question 46: The word "justify" is closest in meaning to A calculate B generate C prove D modify Question 47: The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they A prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers B support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals C explain why so many different periodicals were published D show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War Question 48: Who was Horace Greeley? A The most successful writer for the penny press B The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public C The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit D The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful Question 49: What does the author mean by the statement that twentieth-century journalism was foreshadowed by the penny press? A Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism B Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers C The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing D Modem news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press Question 50: It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT A inexpensive B informal C thorough D profitable C ấn Chín rường hT ... of Question 30: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A on account of B under guarantee C regardless of D in consideration of Mark the... gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete (8)... the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3:A confiding B important C component D necessary Question 4:A apparent B attitude C embarrass D obedience Mark the letter